Guides & insights
There is a lot to know about solar and batteries, and it is not just about the technology. How it is used, including the applications, business models and numerous use cases determines the viability and sucess. This is an evolving section of our website where we will share guidance & insights on different areas that we work in. We hope that this will be useful to the wider community who are also part of Aotearoa’s renewable energy evolution.
Community energy as a catalyst for community economy: a case study of Cohaus
Community-scale utility systems are economically viable, replicable and a clear improvement on the business-as-usual utilities model. Four years after this project was completed, the authors reflect on the community energy system - what it is and how it has performed in real life.